Joan Richardson will be honored as the Galveston Historical Foundation’s 22nd annual Steel Oleander – Kevin Merkley appointed as interim chairman of ophthalmology and visual sciences – Veronica Serona won first place in the Certified Nurses Day essay contest for her essay answering the question, “How Does Your Nursing Certification Enhance Your Practice?” – The Students Together for Service organization at UTMB is hosting a Healthy Living Event on April 18 at the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, 28th Street and Seawall Boulevard, in Galveston.